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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
India’s Public Service Broadcaster Launches New Logo
Prasar Bharati India's public broadcaster, unveiled its new logo on 11th July 2022 & with that added a new chapter in its glorious history.
The new logo was released by the Secretary I&B Shri Apurva Chandra, in the presence of CEO Prasar Bharati Shri Mayank Kumar Agrawal, Prasar Bharati, Member  Shri DPS Negi, and senior officers of Ministry of I&B and Prasar Bharati.
The new logo of Prasar Bharti is replete with rich meaning. In the new logo symbol for Prasar Bharati, an autonomous statutory body under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, the elements in the central circle and map of India signify the service of trust, security, and perfection for the common man. The organization started as All India Radio  in the past and Doordarshan  was born to cater television services later and finally came Prasar Bharati  by enactment of an act by the parliament, which is visualized in the logo identity as emerging and evolving from the centre.
While the elements in the central circle and map of India signify the service of trust, security and perfection to the Nation, its colour, ‘Dark Moderate Blue’ represents both the sky and the sea and is associated with open spaces, freedom, intuition, imagination, inspiration, and sensitivity. Blue also represents meanings of depth, trust, loyalty, sincerity, wisdom, confidence, stability, faith, and intelligence. The colour blue also pays tribute to the Indian ethos and traditions associated with religious figures, mythological characters found in the Indian miniature paintings.
On the occasion of unveiling of the new logo, Prasar Bharti’s Member  Shri DPS Negi opined that in the earlier format, the corporate office of Prasar Bharati used both AIR and Doordarshan logos on both the sides of the written text 'PRASAR BHARATI' along with the Indian emblem in the middle. Inspired from the identities of both AIR and Doordarshan, the new logo of Prasar Bharati is defined as a blend of both AIR and Doordarshan. It not only encloses the elements from their visual identities, but it also leverages their colour combinations, to complement the identity of PB as a public service broadcaster.
Headquartered in New Delhi, Prasar Bharati is a statutory autonomous body set up by an Act of Parliament. It comprises of the Doordarshan Television Network and All India Radio , which were earlier media units of the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves exemption from charging commercial rates for the plot of land allotted to the High Commission of Fiji in New Delhi
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approvedan exemption from charging commercial rates at the time of acquisition for the plot No. 31-B, measuring 2800 sq.meter in Chanakyapuri, Diplomatic Area to the Fijian High Commission in New Delhi and to extend the same terms and conditions as offered by Fiji for the land offered to the High Commission of India in Suva, Fiji.
Background:
In August 2015, Government of Fiji offered a plot of land measuring 6695 sq.meters at a special lease of 99 year period with a rent of FJ $ 100 per annum to be assessed every 5 years for construction of the High Commission of India in Suva, Fiji and proposed exchange of land on reciprocal basis. Given the special nature of bilateral relations with Fiji, exchange of plots on reciprocal basis by way of exemption from charging commercial rate for the plot of land allotted to High Commission of Fiji has been considered positively.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya delivers Concluding Remarks at the Second G20 Health Ministerial Meeting
Reiterates need for creating a “fit-for purpose” Global Health Architecture
“Need to consolidate efforts taken by the G20 towards managing the COVID19 pandemic by creating a permanent medical countermeasure platform and ensuring availability of safe, quality and affordable diagnostic vaccines and therapeutics”: Dr Mandaviya
“India to prioritize health emergency prevention, preparedness and response; strengthening cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector with focus on availability and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable medical counter-measures; and digital health innovation and solution to aid universal health coverage and improve healthcare service delivery for the Health Working Groups during its upcoming Presidency”
“The need is to ensure sustainable financing, IHR reforms and seamless discussions among intergovernmental negotiating body in the WHO , GAVI, G7 and G20 for creating a ‘fit-for purpose’ global healthcare ecosystem”. This was stated by Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare during his concluding remarks at the Second G20 Health Ministerial Meeting, in Bali, Indonesia today.
The Union Minister started his address by supporting his Indonesian counterpart’s call for prioritizing manufacturing and research hubs for medical countermeasures in order to ensure that the world is prepared to counter any future medical challenges. In that context, he also highlighted the need to “consolidate efforts taken by the G20 towards managing the COVID19 pandemic by creating a permanent medical countermeasure platform and ensuring availability of safe, quality and affordable diagnostic vaccines and therapeutics”.
Expressing his appreciation for Indonesia, Italy, Saudi Arabia and past Presidencies of the G20, the Union Health Minister outlined India’s plan to prioritize “health emergency prevention, preparedness and response; strengthening cooperation in the pharmaceutical sector with focus on availability and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable medical counter-measures; and digital health innovation and solution to aid universal health coverage and improve healthcare service delivery” for the Health Working Groups during the upcoming Indian Presidency.
Dr Mandaviya also proposed site events such as Digital Health Workshop on collaborative research to expand access to medical counter-measures, medical value travel and holistic healthcare through evidence based traditional medicines to support, supplement and enrich G20 discussions.
Dr Mandaviya ended his speech by extending a warm welcome and invitation to the Health Ministers of the G20 and other participants to the next G20 Health Ministerial Meeting to be hosted by India. He also sought their support and cooperation in creating an equitable global health architecture for all.
Ministry of Law and Justice
Cabinet approves agreement between India and Belarus on MLAT in Civil and Commercial Matters
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the agreement between Republic of India and the Republic of Belarus on Mutual Legal Assistance  in Civil and Commercial Matters.
The Agreement after having come into force will promote Mutual Legal Assistance between the Contracting Parties in Civil and Commercial Matters.
The proposal aims to benefit the citizens of the respective Parties seeking Legal Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters in the requested Party irrespective of any gender, class or income bias.
Ministry of Communications
Telecom Secretary Shri Anshu Prakash inaugurates an online certification course on 5G technology
This is first of its kind 36-hour  Course to train and certify Officers of Government of India in 5G technology
Shri Anshu Prakash, Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications and Chairman Digital Communications Commission inaugurated today an online certification course on 5G Technology for Government Officers via Video Conferencing.The inaugural session was also addressed by Shri Bharat Kumar Jog, Member , Digital Communications Commission and Sh. U.K. Srivastava, Senior Deputy Director General and Head of NTIPRIT and other senior government officials.
National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training , the premier training institute of Department of Telecommunications, Government of India is conducting the first of its kind 36-hour  online 5G Certification Course to train and certify Officers of Government of India. To start with, this 36-hour certificate course on 5G has been made available to Officers of Department of Telecommunications with the first batch starting from 9th March 2021 which later on, would be offered to other stakeholders also.
While formally launching the 5G certification course, Shri Anshu Prakash, Union Telecom Secretary and Chairman Digital Communications Commission congratulated NTIPRIT on launch of this course and said that this course would act as a capsule programme for learning overall 5G technology from the perspective of Policy making. Secretary  highlighted the importance of exploiting the potential of 5G to the full and making possibilities like Machine-to-Machine Communications, Internet of Things a reality. For that, he stressed on having a team of Master Trainers, 5G Security experts etc. within DOT who will formulate roadmap for education and awareness in 5G technology in India and also identify lacunae in existing legislations with the coming of 5G technology.
Secretary  also directed NTIPRIT to come up with such training programmes for Officers of other Departments/ Ministries of Government of India in future.
Member , Digital Communications Commission in his address congratulated NTIPRIT for launching the 5G certification course for Officers of Government of India and stressed on design, development and conduction of similar capacity building programmes on 5G use cases for Other Central and State Government officials.
About NTIPRIT
National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research Innovation and Training  is the premier training institute of Department of Telecommunications involved in conduction of induction Training for probationary officers of Indian Telecommunication Service Group – A  recruited through All India based Engineering Services Examination. Apart from Induction Training, NTIPRIT also conducts various In-Service Trainings, Management Development Programmes, Regional and International Trainings, Capacity Building workshops for Officers of Government of India in various aspects of Information and Communication Technology Administration in India.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of former MP and journalist Shri Chandan Mitra
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of former Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament and journalist Shri Chandan Mitra Ji. The Prime Minister said that he will be remembered for his intellect and insights.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Shri Chandan Mitra Ji will be remembered for his intellect and insights. He distinguished himself in the world of media as well as politics. Anguished by his demise. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
District Magistrate Faridkot responds to a news report regarding three passengers returning from Hazur Sahib not taken to quarantine zone
In response to a news report that a PRTC bus coming from Hazur Sahib
(dropped three passengers on the way at Kot Kapura, Faridkot instead of
taking them to Quarantine centre, District Magistrate Faridkot has confirmed
that that all three passengers were intercepted by the police & taken to
government quarantine facility.
In a tweet, District Magistrate Faridkot clarified that
“Dist admin picks up passengers from designated places, when they are
dropped by bus. These people after being dropped by bus  tried
to go their home by private vehicle. They were intercepted by police and
brought to government quarantine facility”
The clarification has also been tweeted from official Twitter handles
namely @PIBChandigarh and @ROBChandigarh.
DS/AC
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Trivendra Singh Rawat on taking oath as Uttarakhand CM
PM congratulates Trivendra Singh Rawat on taking oath as Uttarakhand CM
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Giridhar Aramane assumes charge as Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Shri. Giridhar Aramane today assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. He held briefing meetings with senior officers to review the work of the Ministry and discussed pressing issues especially in the light of the impact of COVID -19 pandemic. Shri Aramane emphasised that Transport and Highways sector is the backbone of Indian economy.
Shri Aramane was earlier serving as Additional Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat. He has also been a Jt Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas during 2012-14.
He is 1988 batch IAS officer of AP cadre. An M Tech in Civil Egg from IIT Madras, he also holds a Masters Degree in Economics. He has undergone training in finance and banking matters at Singapore and France, apart from the IIM Bangalore, IIFT New Delhi and Tata Mgt Trg Centre, Pune.
Shri Aramane has also worked in the Government of Andhra Pradesh at various positions including field and policy level and has vast experience in organisational and finance matters.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
“Statistics Day” celebrated on 29th June, 2023
Theme: Alignment of State Indicator Framework with National Indicator Framework for Monitoring Sustainable Development Goals
In recognition of the notable contributions made by  Professor Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis in the field of statistics and economic planning, the Government of India has been celebrating his birth Anniversary, on 29th June, as “Statistics Day”, every year since 2007.
This year, the main event of the Statistics Day, 2023 was organized at Scope Convention Centre, Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi. The Chief Guest of the event, Rao Inderjit Singh, Union Minister of State  of Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation , Ministry of Planning, and Minister of State of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, inaugurated the event and addressed the participants on the occasion. Prof. Rajeeva Laxman Karandikar, Chairman, National Statistical Commission and Dr. G. P. Samanta, Chief Statistician of India & Secretary, MoSPI also addressed the participants. Senior officers of MoSPI, representatives of other Central line Ministries/Departments and States/ UTs Governments, representatives of UN organizations also participated in the event. The event was also live-streamed through social media handles of the Ministry.
Winners of ‘On the Spot Essay Writing Competition, 2023’ were also felicitated during the event.
A brief presentation on the theme of Statistics Day, 2023 was made by Dr. Ashutosh Ojha, Deputy Director General, MoSPI. Mr Shombi Sharp, UN Resident Coordinator for India, Dr. Yogesh Suri, Senior Adviser, NITI Aayog and Mr Rajesh Gupta, Director, NITI Aayog also addressed the participants on the theme of Statistics Day, 2023.
The Sustainable Development Goals-National Indicator Framework, Progress Report, 2023 was released during the event. Along with the report, Data Snapshot on Sustainable Development Goals-National Indicator Framework, 2023 and Sustainable Development Goals- National Indicator Framework, 2023 were also released. There is a provision in the Report to download goal wise data from the website of MoSPI in the Excel file.
Special Service and Features
IIT Madras launches India’s First Consortium for Virtual Reality
Indian Institute of Technology Madras has launched the country’s first Consortium for Virtual Reality called ‘Consortium for VR/AR/MR Engineering Mission in India’ . As a group of academia, industries, start-ups, and Government bodies, this consortium is being coordinated by IIT Madras.
The main objective of this consortium is to enable members to create new advanced technologies and applications in Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality  and haptics together. Their research collaboration would be undertaken with industrial sponsors and participants from industry, academia, and Government.
The consortium will promote best practices, dialogue with all stakeholders, government policymakers, and research institutions. It aims to become a resource for industry, academia, consumers, and policymakers interested in virtual, augmented, and mixed reality.
Highlighting the key role that IIT Madras would play in this consortium, CAVE Coordinator Prof. M. Manivannan, Department of Applied Mechanics, IIT Madras, said, “A strong research group such as IIT Madras is needed for innovations in XR and haptics. As an academia initiated consortium, innovation is given priority, much more resource is available for every member, and together can reach a wider audience and achieve grandeur missions.”
Further, elaborating on how CAVE would benefit India, Prof. Manivannan said, “In this era of ‘Make in India,’ an India-specific consortium for XR and haptics is important to make big impacts.”
Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Principal Secretary, Department of Information Technology, Government of Tamil Nadu, inaugurated CAVE during a recent Webinar organized by the Centre of Excellence on Virtual Reality and Haptics at IIT Madras, set up under the ‘Institute of Eminence’ Initiative. Addressing the inaugural event, Dr. Neeraj Mittal said that such a consortium was very much needed for a country like India for democratizing the experience.
The CoE was inaugurated by Dr. Chintan Vaishnav, Mission Director, Atal Innovation Mission , NITI Aayog. He said that the CoE can be an anchor for bringing various efforts in VR/AR into this centre for solving India’s mission. He particularly emphasized how the centre can help in skilling the youths of India, specifically children who are the future workforce, towards better literacy, in local languages.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with President of the European Council and President of the European Commission
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Charles Michel, President of the European Council and H.E. Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission on 10 September 2023, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in New Delhi.
Both visitors congratulated Prime Minister on the success of India’s G20 Presidency.
Discussions focussed on various aspects of the India – EU Strategic Partnership, including the next India - EU Summit, ongoing Free Trade Agreement negotiations, climate change and LiFE, digital technology, and Trade and Technology Council .
The leaders also discussed the India- Middle East- Europe Economic Corridor that was launched on 9 September 2023. They felt that there should be expeditious implementation of the Corridor. Prime Minister also highlighted the possibilities of solar projects under the Corridor.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives in UP`s Kushinagar mishap
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives in UP`s Kushinagar mishap. The Prime Minister has also said that the local administration is involved in providing all possible help.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"उत्तर प्रदेश के कुशीनगर में हुआ हादसा हृदयविदारक है। इसमें जिन लोगों को अपनी जान गंवानी पड़ी है, उनके परिजनों के प्रति मैं अपनी गहरी संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करता हूं। इसके साथ ही घायलों के जल्द से जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। स्थानीय प्रशासन हर संभव मदद में जुटा है।"
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Shri Nitin Gadkari denies reports quoting him to have said that MSP may be reduced
Minister dubs such reports malicious and false
Shri Gadkari stands for looking at ways to increase farmers income by finding alternative usage of their crops yielding them better returns
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and MSME Shri Nitin Gadkari has vehemently denied the reports in a section of media which have falsely quoted him as having said that MSP is likely to be reduced. He dubbed such reports not only as false but also malicious. Making a statement on the issue, Shri Gadkari has said that he always stood and advocated looking for various ways & means to increase farmers’ income including through alternative usage of their crops like paddy/rice, wheat, sugarcane. The Minister went on to assert that he himself was present when increase in MSP was announced hence there was no question of him standing for MSP reduction.
He expressed that providing better income to farmers was always the priority of the Government of India and it is in the same spirit that MSP has been raised. He further emphasised the need for exploring changes in crop pattern to provide better prices to farmers, for example growing edible oil seeds holds bright prospects since India spends about Rs 90000 crore on its import. Similarly, production of ethanol from rice/paddy/wheat/ corns will also not only give them better returns but also help save on import bill. Besides, these Biofuels are also more environment friendly, Shri Gadkari underlined.
PIB Headquarters
NIOS Examinations from 20th
The practical examinations of National Institute of Open Schooling  for Secondary/Sr. Secondary, March-April, 2017 will be conducted at respective Accredited Institutions from 20th March, 2017 onwards. Eligible candidates, who have registered for this examination by depositing fee may report to their respective Accredited Institutions with their identity Cards and note the time table of practical examinations and changes if any in practical examination centers well in advance.
Secondary/Sr. Secondary theory examinations will be conducted at specified examination centres from March, 30/March, 29 respectively.
Candidates will get hall ticket by post. Hall ticket can also be downloaded from NIOS website www.nios.ac.in.
Details can be also be obtained through email rckochi@nios.ac.in / lsc@nios.ac.in and over phone 0484-2310033/2310032/4035540/toll free: 1800 180 93 93.
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Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
LPG Connections in the country
Release of LPG connections and appointment of LPG distributorships are continuous process. As on 01.11.2019, there are 27.44 crore LPG customers in the country which cover 96.6% households. LPG distributors are under instruction to immediately register any request for new LPG connection and Oil Marketing Companies endeavour to release the same within 7 working days. As on 01.11.2019, Oil Marketing Companies  have 24204 LPG distributors across the country. During the last 5 years i.e. from 2014-15 to 2018-19, OMCs have commissioned more than 9 thousand LPG distributorships to make LPG easily available and accessible to the customers.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme
Under the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme , financial assistance is provided to enhance tourism through physical infrastructure projects relating to water supply, power and connectivity; and to upgrade social infrastructure for primary and secondary education and health. So far, 110 projects worth Rs.2563.14 crore have been sanctioned in the North Eastern States under NESIDS and are at various stages of implementation. The sector-wise details of projects approved for funding in North Eastern States under NESIDS are as under:-
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S. No.
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Sector
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Number of projects
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Cost

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1
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Connectivity
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35
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1138.57
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2
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Power
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|
4
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231.98
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3
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Water Supply
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18
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585.86
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4
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Education
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26
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96.26
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5
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Health
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27
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510.47
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Total
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110
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2563.14
This information was given by The Minister for Development of North East Region Shri. G. Kishan Reddy in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.